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Sandbanks

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4.8
out of 5
Cornwall » Praa Sands
Sleeps up to 10
Pets 1
Hot Tub

Imagine a serene escape to a contemporary-styled holiday home, Sandbanks, where the gentle sea breeze and the sound of waves set the tone for a perfect retreat.This luxurious cottage, nestled on the waterfront of Praa Sands in Cornwall, offers a picturesque setting for a family getaway or a relaxing break with friends.

Accommodating up to 10 guests across five beautifully appointed bedrooms, including a master suite with an en-suite and balcony, this three-storey abode is a haven of comfort and style.The open-plan living space, with its modern kitchen and cosy sitting area, is the heart of the home, where memories are waiting to be made.

Step outside to discover a private garden with a hot tub, perfect for unwinding under the stars.

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About Sandbanks

Imagine a serene escape to a contemporary-styled holiday home, Sandbanks, where the gentle sea breeze and the sound of waves set the tone for a perfect retreat. This luxurious cottage, nestled on the waterfront of Praa Sands in Cornwall, offers a picturesque setting for a family getaway or a relaxing break with friends.

Accommodating up to 10 guests across five beautifully appointed bedrooms, including a master suite with an en-suite and balcony, this three-storey abode is a haven of comfort and style.

The open-plan living space, with its modern kitchen and cosy sitting area, is the heart of the home, where memories are waiting to be made.

Step outside to discover a private garden with a hot tub, perfect for unwinding under the stars. The addition of a 4-person barrel sauna elevates your stay, providing an indulgent spa experience without leaving the comfort of your cottage.

With its prime location, Sandbanks is an idyllic base for exploring Cornwall's stunning coastline or simply enjoying the tranquillity of your surroundings.

This is a place where luxury meets the sea, creating an unforgettable holiday experience.

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Need To Know

Cottages Near Sandbanks

0 Miles
Sleeps 6
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
A contemporary, semi-detached property, resting in the village of Praa Sands, Cornwall. Beachfront location. Stylish interior. Woodburning stove. Marazion 4.6 miles; Porthleven 5.2 miles; Helston 6.3 miles.
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0 Miles
Sleeps 6
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
A sleek three-bedroom holiday home resting in Praa Sands, Cornwall. Hot tub. Pool table. Sea views. Close to beach and amenities. Contemporary. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Porthleven 4.4 miles; Marazion 5.1 miles; Helston 5.5 miles.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 6
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
A stunning semi-detached cottage resting in the hamlet of Trescowe near Praa Sands, Cornwall. En-suites. Hot tub. EV charging. Praa Sands 2.4 miles; Penzance 7.5 miles; St Ives 11.1 miles.
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2 Miles
Sleeps 12
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 6
The immediate area is steeped in maritime and smuggling history and is renowned for having one of the best climates in England. Head towards the coast and visit the ever popular Mullion and beautiful Poldhu Cove, and a number of quaint fishing villages such as pretty Porthleven.
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2 Miles
Sleeps 8
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
A charming and spacious cottage in a sleepy hamlet, perfect for families coming together or group of friends who want a rural Cornish break yet near to the Cornish coastline.
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2 Miles
Sleeps 6
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
This gorgeous detached cottage is resting in Goldsithney, Cornwall. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Marazion 1.2 miles; Penzance 5.3 miles; Helston 8.5 miles.
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2 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
A quirky two-bedroom abode resting in Goldsithney, Cornwall. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Pretty views. Marazion 1.3 miles; Penzance 5.5 miles; Helston 8.4 miles.
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3 Miles
Sleeps 8
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
Superb house with sea views in Marazion. Two-storey. WiFi. Courtyard patio. Walk to beach and amenities.
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3 Miles
Sleeps 7
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
A well-presented holiday home situated in town of Marazion. Smart TV. Hot tub. Beach nearby. Penzance 5.4 miles; Helston 9.4 miles.
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4 Miles
Sleeps 6
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
This property nestles in countryside on the outskirts of Hayle with its popular shops, pubs, harbour and restaurants a mere three miles away. The golden sands of Hayle provide miles of beach, ideal for bathing and surfing.
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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the spaciousness and high standard of Sandbanks, praising its perfect location and top-notch amenities. The hot tub was a particular favourite, providing a relaxing end to days spent exploring or on the nearby beach. The property's comfort, cleanliness, and maintenance also received high marks, ensuring a delightful stay for all.

Getting there

To get to Sandbanks, take the M5 motorway towards Cornwall, continuing onto the A30 past Exeter. At the Hayle roundabout, take the third exit onto the A3074 towards St Ives. Follow signs for Praa Sands, where the nearest train station is Penzance, a short taxi ride away.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
Service Distance (miles) Postcode
Pharmacy 1.2 milesTR13 9TT
Train station (Penzance) 7 milesTR18 2LT
Pub 0.1 milesTR20 9TQ
Dog walk Praa Sands Beach0.2 miles
Supermarket 1.5 milesTR13 9JX
Indian takeaway (Ansum) 4.5 milesTR13 8ER
Chinese takeaway (Peking Palace) 4.6 milesTR13 8ER
Italian takeaway (Alverne) 6.5 milesTR18 2QZ

For families with Kids

With its proximity to the sandy Praa Sands Beach, this destination is fantastic for families. Children will enjoy the beach for sandcastle building and paddling, while the enclosed garden provides a safe space for play. The cottage's spacious layout and family-friendly amenities ensure a comfortable stay for those with kids.

Is Sandbanks A good location for couples?

This destination is a romantic haven for couples, offering serene beach walks and cosy evenings in the hot tub. Nearby, couples can explore the enchanting St Michael's Mount or enjoy intimate dining at local restaurants. The cottage itself provides a peaceful and private setting for a couple's retreat.

Dining and Cafes

Closest to Sandbanks is the Sandbar (0.2 miles, 01736 763516), offering a beachfront dining experience. For a more traditional pub atmosphere, visit The Packet Inn (0.1 miles, 01736 762240). For a delightful café experience, try the nearby Beachcomber Café (0.2 miles).

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find stunning beaches, scenic coastal walks, local shops for essentials, and charming pubs for a refreshing pint or hearty meal.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, the cottage features a luxurious hot tub in the garden, offering guests a relaxing soak with a view of the sea.

Is this accommodation pet-friendly?

Absolutely, the property welcomes two well-behaved pets, making it an ideal choice for guests wishing to bring their furry friends along for the holiday.

What type of parking is available at the property?

The cottage provides off-road parking for up to 5 cars, including an electric vehicle charger, ensuring convenience for guests with vehicles.

Does the cottage have facilities for young children?

Yes, the property is equipped with a travel cot and highchair available on request, catering to the needs of guests with young children.

Is there a garden at the cottage?

Indeed, the cottage boasts both a front garden with a lawn and patio, as well as a rear enclosed garden, perfect for outdoor relaxation and dining.

Are there any additional relaxation amenities available?

Guests can indulge in the new 4-person barrel sauna located in the rear garden, adding an extra touch of luxury to their stay.

Sandbanks Reviews

A lovely high standard property in a lovely part of the world. Thoroughly recommended.
Rachel
Fabulous, so much so we are already looking to book again. Location is perfect and the house amenities top. Loved the hot tub.
Property is perfect, comfortable and in a superb location. We were not very lucky with the weather but still had a great time with our dog. Lovely family break.
We had the most amazing time! We were six family members plus a toddler and a dog. We were blessed with wonderful weather and made full use of the garden including BBQ and a brand new pizza oven. I contacted the owner prior to our visit as my husband has recently developed osteoarthritis and needed an extra stair rail on the main stairs and he was wonderfully understanding . He duly fitted an extra rail and we can't thank him enough! So kind.
Cameron
Lovely property in a stunning location. We were a party of 10 6 adults and 4 children and the twin bedded rooms on the middle floor worked perfectly for the little ones with their parents safely tucked away downstairs and grandparents in the 1st floor feature main bedroom We used hot tub, sauna and barbecue on a number of occasions particularly after a long day on the beach when the kids were bit chilly after many hours body boarding. House was well equipped throughout with coffee and ice machine 2 fridge freezers to cater for the chilled drinks! Everything clean, well maintained and finished to a high standard. Thank you for a lovely week
Sandbanks proved very spacious for our group of 9! Pleasently surprised at the huge 1st floor lounge with sea views. The hot tub was most welcome after a day out. We didn't manage to try out the sauna, next time? Great location for exploring Cornwall's coastline.
We were a party of 7 & 2 year old grandson & 2 dogs, The house was perfect for us all, large garden, large living spaces. Everything was there including an ice maker Everyone loved the beach too, & peaceful just what we wanted xx
Really lovely holiday home, great communication from the host. Had everything we needed. Many thanks!
Samantha
A fantastic place to stay. We stayed for Christmas and loved the Christmas decorations and presents left, that was a great touch. Great location also.
Proper outside lights for back garden child gate would be useful considering number of stairs. Hairdryer would be a useful addition Maybe a small fence to provide more privacy whilst using hot tub as users can be seen by pedestrians and bus passengers.
Samantha
We had a fantastic week at Sandbanks. We were a group of 6 adults 3 dogs and there was plenty of room for us all. The 2 fridge freezers was a great idea as we'd have struggled to fit everything in the one with the beer and prosecco we needed to keep cool! The ice machine was a nice surprise! The house was spotless when we arrived thank you Kirsty and there was plenty of cleaning productsequipment to keep it that way. The hot tub was used everyday by us all and was greatly appreciated after days out to Penzance, Newquay, St Ives, Minack Theatre, Truro, Mousehole, Porthleven, Hayle etc. The house was perfectly situated by the beach and for sightseeing too. The only little quibble I had was that there was no shower gels or shampoos in the bathrooms, only liquid hand gels. This wasn't a problem for us as we had our own but some people may expect it to be there. All in all we had a fabulous time at Sandbanks and loved Cornwall. Thank you.
Lovely place to stay. Only downfall was the restricted access to dogs on the beach most annoying and affected us greatly. However, Sandbanks was truly lovely no complaints at all. Good location for access to many other places. We appreciated the smart TV although you can't get live on iTV hub.
The house is very clean, comfortable and spacious. The kitchen is well equipped. The housekeeper was very good letting us know that we could get into the house early and giving us information. Our only observation is that there are not enough chairs for a large family to all sit together comfortably. There were seven of us staying and it was fine, but in the living room it would be nice to have some more chairs so we aren't all sat in a row. Also some instructions for the TV, none of us have Sky so we never really worked out how to watch the TV properly. We would recommend the house to others, the hot tub was very nice to have as an extra facility.
This fabulous house fitted our multi family party perfectly. We were 8 adults 1 child 1 baby and 2 dogs. All the bedrooms were bright, clean, modern, and there were enough bathrooms. We enjoyed using all the living areas again clean, bright and comfortable. The hot tub proved popular with everyone even when the weather was dubious. The location of the house was ideal for exploring the Penzance area and just across the road was the beach and some lovely dog walking.
This is an excellent property and in a fantastic location. well laid out for large families including dogs. We booked for my birthday with the now grownup children and their partners. Perfect for this. Big tick for the cleaners as the place looked spanking new. Plenty of space in the bedrooms and the living accommodation is exceptional. Will book again.
Amarjit
Very nice property, just few minutes away from the sea
As the property accommodates 10 then it would be more comfortable if there was enough seating for all in the living room. We did bring a couple of floor cushions with us after reading the reviews commenting about seating but it would have been preferable if some didnt have to sit on the floor to watch a movie together. Also a bigger table that actually seats 10 would have been nicer as 2 had to take turns sitting at the worktop with no leg space or sit with their backs to the rest of the party to eat meals together. Great to have so much fridge space. Providing a second fridge freezer was a brilliant idea as there is no way we could have fitted in the food we bought in just the one. Beds were very comfortable, towels lovely. The large walkin wardrobe in the master bedroom was like a small room. Hot tub was a hit and the front was a heat trap when the sun was out, which was lovely. On some days though there were builders working at height on the house next door, so felt a bit overlooked. Would have been nice to have been warned about this. There were no extra bin bags so had to buy some. Having a good working vacuum cleaner was great. Overall a great property. Proximity to beach and a lovely ice cream shop and cafe was a boon. We will book again.
Fabulous property in a great location. Owner couldn't have been more helpful. There was an issue with the drive completely out of their control and they were so proactive in getting it resolved. Kitchen space is a great communal space and is very well equipped. We had a lovely meal in there for New Year. Beach so close and great for letting the dogs run. Watching an amazing kite surfer and would love to visit in summer. Master bedroom with balcony is fab and lovely to sit out, even though cold. Only v minor criticism was we struggled a bit with patio doors sliding but i think this is possibly just due to the sea air.
We had a fantastic christmas holiday at Sandbanks, the facilities are superb, and location just perfect. The hot tub was amazing and enjoyed by all. To assist with feedback the only thing I would say is that if there are three generations staying, like us the house would benefit from some comfortable high back armchairs in the kitchen seating area it was great to be cooking etc in the kitchen with family in the lounge area chatting, playing games etc but limited comfortable seating and the lounge also needed a couple of armchairs small settee to accommodate family.
Christine
This is a great property, so close to the beach. It is modern and well equipped, owners and property managers very helpful and ensured we were comfortable.
Property lovely, views great from the lounge and master bedroom. Beds really comfortable and despite being NovDec the house was lovely and warm. The two fridge freezers were particularly useful with 6 of us.on site parking was good, sufficient for three cars if needed . Location so near the beach was lovely and so good as we had a dog. Food store and general anything store within walking distance for any day to day needs, milk , papers etc. lovely beach cafe restaurant a short walk towards the beach with great food. Safe spacious back garden for dogs. Would recommend this highly for a relaxed holiday. We had a delivery from supermarket for day we arrived,very useful.
Frances
We absolutely loved your beautiful house and felt very privileged to stay there ... We absolutely loved your beautiful house and felt very privileged to stay there , everything was perfect , the only thing I would suggest would be that the bath towels should be bigger, not a huge problem but would expect luxury with those as the rest of the facilities were pure luxury
Michaela
Great property for a large family or two families wanting a Cornish holiday a stones throw from a beautiful Sandy beach. Immaculately clean and pretty well equipped. The hot tub was a hit too. For a property of this size and for the price paid it lacked seating on the BBQ decking only 6 seats on quite a small decking. The sofas werent very comfortable, the lounge would benefit from a couple of arm chairs. The towels were quite small, a Bath sheet for each person would have been helpful. The beds werent particularly comfortable, the mattresses would benefit from an additional topper. We had a brilliant holiday and would definitely book this property again.
Great Holiday house in great location!
Leslie
Sandbanks proved to be the perfect property for what was a wonderful relaxing family bucket & spade holiday. A superb, wellequipped house for a large family group, presented in pristine condition and perfectly located for easy beach access. The hot tub was a real treat and the barbecuedining area ideal for the fantastic weather we enjoyed.
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Attractions Near Sandbanks

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Sandbanks itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cornwall has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Paradise Park - TR27 4HY
about 5 Miles
Paradise Park first opened its doors in Cornwall in 1973 and has been one of the regions top attractions ever since. What was once just a tropical bird garden is now a refuge for many different species of animal and aims to be educational as well as fun for its visitors. The inhabitants include some typical UK creatures including Otters, and Red Squirrels as well as some more unusual and rare animals including Red Pandas. Younger children will enjoy meeting the friendly animals in the farm area. The site has recently been extended and now also has a fantastic Jungle Barn where kids can let of steam.    
Flambards Experience Cornwall - TR13 0QA
about 5 Miles
A fantastic attraction with something for everyone.  Combining rides, activities and exhibitions it's all here in the one place. Look out for seasonal events too such as the Fire in the Sky event on 27th October 2010 - discount advance tickets are available for most of the events so don't forget to check out their website.  Some of the most popular thrill rides include the first Twisting Droptower in the UK called the Skyraker 001.  The Hornert Rollercoaster is also not to be missed.
The Rock Gardens, Caves and Nursery - TQ5 9HG
about 7 Miles
The Rock Gardens Caves and Nursery have an amazing setting in the old Palace Quarry. The gardens offer an abundance of trees, plants and floral displays including a very grand 80ft Elm Tree and a stunning Weeping Ash. The site also offers a large carp pond, a breathtaking illuminated cave and a tea room serving tasty local produce.
Land's End - TR19 7AA
about 14 Miles
Land's End is one of Britain's best loved landmarks with its unique location offering breathtaking scenery and great natural splendour. The site has been developed to offer five family friendly attractions including an exhibition centre currently showing a fantastic Dr Who exhibition - a must for fans of the show. Other attractions include Scull Rock - A 4D film experience and Greeb Farm - A small animal farm which is sure to be a big hit with younger children. Inclusive tickets for all attractions are excellent value with a family of four costing just £25.00
Newquay Zoo - TR7 2NN
about 25 Miles
The award winning Newquay Zoo makes a fun family day out in North Cornwall.  With over 130 different species of animals to see and plenty of fun activities for the kids this attraction is ideal.  Recent additions to the zoo include the African Savanna and the Madagascan Walkthrough exhibit.  Kids will love the play area, face painting, tarzan trail and animal encounters.  Different events tale place throughout the year such as the Halloween Zoo Boo family fun event on 31st October.
Dairyland Farm World - TR8 5AA
about 25 Miles
Open from end March to end October this is a lovely attraction suited to families with kids of all ages.  You don't need to worry about the weather either as this is an all weather attraction with the addition of soft play areas and a ball pool for the little ones.  Some of the highlights include the Bull Pen indoor play area, the Raging Bulls Ride, Pat-aPet and the Mini tractors.  Of course there is also the opportunity to get up close to the farm animals and try some bottle feeding.
Lost Gardens of Heligan - PL26 6EN
about 28 Miles
The amazing Lost Gardens of Heligan are one of Cornwall's most popular attractions and offers arrange of activities for adults and children. Besides the beauty and unique atmosphere of the gardens there are also organised events to enjoy throughout the year including a Harvest Display, Wild Food Walks, Halloween and Christmas celebrations and Book Signings.
Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre - PL15 8EU
about 29 Miles
Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre offers a day full of action and adventure for all the family come rain or shine. If the weather is good then children can take advantage of the vast open space to run around and play, enjoy pony rides, train rides, trampolines and Go-Karts and explore the nature trails. If the weather is not on your side then the huge play barn is the place to head and as climbing frames, slides, ball pool and rope swings as well as a baby and toddler area.